5 Questions
What is one of the key factors for an effective local health system?
Financial capability of LGUs
What is the primary objective of R.A. 2382 Philippine Medical Act?
Standardization and regulation of medical education
What did R.A. 1082 Rural Health Act primarily create?
81 Rural Health Units
Who is mandated to propose annual budgetary allocations for operation and maintenance of health facilities in provinces, cities, and municipalities?
Local Health Boards (LHBs)
What does the effective local health system depend on according to the text?
Dynamic and responsive political leadership
Study Notes
R.A. 7160 Local Government Code
- Aims to transform Local Government Units (LGUs) into self-reliant communities and active partners in achieving national goals through a more responsive and accountable local government structure.
- Based on the system of decentralization, where powers, functions, and responsibilities are devolved to local governments in both rural and urban areas.
Devolution of Health Services
- Department of Health (DOH) handles tertiary hospitals.
- Governor handles district and provincial hospitals.
- Mayor handles health centers.
Composition of Local Health Board (LHB)
Provincial Level
- Governor as chair.
- Provincial Health Officer as vice chairman.
- Chairman, Committee on Health of Sangguniang Panlalawigan as member.
- DOH representative as member.
- NGO representative as member.
City and Municipal Level
- Mayor as chair.
- Municipal Health Officer (MHO) as vice chair (the highest-ranking doctor in the health center).
- Chairman, Committee on Health of Sangguniang Bayan as member.
- DOH representative as member.
- NGO representative as member (dependent on who is invited as representative).
Test your knowledge of R.A. 7160 Local Government Code which focuses on devolving powers to local governments and transforming them into self-reliant and active partners in national goals. The quiz covers topics such as decentralization of healthcare services and the composition of Local Health Boards.
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